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2012 Winter Frolic
Saturday, February 4th, 8 pm - midnight
In the tradition of our founding members, the lively Lyme Impressionists, we are once again inviting you to a magical Winter Frolic. This year our historic gallery will transport you to a Tyrolean winter wonderland - a scene straight from the Alps! Please join us for an unforgettable evening of dancing and merriment, featuring the sound of String Theory.
Come Inside to warm up against the chill and enjoy an array of delectable hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks, all with a European flair.A stunning selection of paintings by our very own Elected Artists will be available for bid during the evening's Silent Auction.Friends: $75 per person in advance; $95 at the doorPatrons: $250 Includes 2 tickets and a listing on the Charles A. Platt Restoration Fund plaqueSuggested Attire: Après-ski chic
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2011 Holiday Festival of Trees and Music
From November 21 through December 4, Lyme Art Association will again host the Holiday Festival of Trees and Music to benefit the charity Bring Our Music Back. Ring in the holidays with a special visit to to view the exhibit of over 36 decorated Holiday Trees sponsored by community organizations and business throughout the region. Each day will feature emerging youth artists with music, cookies and a wonderful Topiarium Gift Shop of decorative holiday foliage, urns, and specialty jams, jellies, chutneys and gift baskets from Tait Farms of Central Pennsylvania. A silent auction will be held for the trees, and each will be delivered to the highest bidder on December 5th and 6th.
Admission is free for LAA members. For non-members, admission is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted free.
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2011 Summer Fundraiser - Lavender & Lyme
The Lyme Art Association, at 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme Connecticut, is holding its 4th Annual Summer Fundraiser, Lavender & Lyme, on Saturday, July 16th from 6:30 - 10pm. A local jazz band, String Theory Duo, will kick-off the evening during cocktails and fabulous French Hors D’oeuvres, donated by Fromage Fine Foods. For dinner, sweet and savory crepes by Perk on Church will be served, followed by delectable desserts donated by Coffee’s Country Market. Guests will dance the night away to the eclectic sound of The Side Doors, and a silent auction of miniature paintings by LAA artists will be held.
Sponsors of this event are: Atlantic Seafood Market, Old Saybrook; Benchmark Wealth Management, Old Lyme; Coffee’s Country Market, Old Lyme; Fromage Fine Foods, Old Saybrook; Hamilton Point Investments, Old Lyme; Perk on Church, Guilford; The Mergy Family; and Bank of England / ENG Lending, Milford.
Executive Director Susan Ballek says “I’m very excited about our upcoming fundraiser, Lavender & Lyme. With a relaxed yet elegant French Country theme, this event will pay tribute to the Impressionist movement which inspired our founding members. Our Honorary Chair is artist and designer Camomile Hixon, who is helping us to create a magical and memorable setting.”
Tickets purchased in advance are $65 per person, Patrons (including 2 tickets) are $250. Individual tickets purchased at the door are $75. All proceeds from this event benefit the Lyme Art Association’s Charles A. Platt Restoration Fund established in 2008 to refurbish the historic building and grounds. Tickets are available at the Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme or by calling (860) 434-7802.
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Lecture and Book Signing Saturday May 21st at 5:30 pm
LAA Welcomes author Duane Hampton
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Fundraiser for Tiffany Farm - January 7, 6-10pm
On Tuesday, September 21, the lower cow barn at Tiffany Farms in Lyme was engulfed by 30-foot flames and destroyed in a devastating fire. This historic barn was over 200 years old and greatly added to the scenic New England charm of our local, family-run dairy farm. Although no animals were injured in the fire, over 1,000 bales of hay meant to feed the herd this winter were lost, along with antique farm equipment and, of course, the barn.
For nearly 100 years, the Tiffany family has generously allowed Lyme Art Association's artists to paint on their property and have never asked for anything in return. Now is the time for the Lyme Art Association to give something back.
A fundraiser will be held in the LAA's galleries to benefit Tiffany Farms. Money raised at this event will help offset the cost of rebuilding the barn as well as feed their animals this winter. Here's how you can help:
Please purchase tickets for the fundraiser. Live music and great food from River Tavern will be part of the event! If you can't make the event you could make a monetary donation. Please make checks payable to Tiffany Farms. Checks may be brought or mailed to the LAA, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
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Fall Classes & Workshops Are Currently Online!
Just click on the "Education" tab above.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings at the LAA!
Board of Director Meeting:
APEC Meeting:
Development Meeting:
*Please contact Staff at least one week in advance if you want to attend any of these meetings*
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Attention Members!
Members, please email kendall@lymeartassociation.org with your artistic news for the possibility of being included in the quarterly Newsletter. Please send by the end of each month, all submissions will be reviewed by newsletter coordinator.
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New Book Available: Elected Artists of the Lyme Art Association
$20 (+ tax)
Available at the gallery or by mail ($5 shipping)The Lyme Art Association announces the publication of Elected Artists of the Lyme Art Association. The book features over fifty of the organization's elected artists, with biographies and images of their art.
The book is beautifully hard-bound with a wrap-around image of the Lyme Art Association building designed by architect Charles Platt and the artists.
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NOTE: We are no longer using our P.O. Box. All mail can be sent to 90 Lyme Street.